Sophie

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Sophie is derived from the Greek word 'sophia' meaning wisdom. It has been a beloved name across European cultures for centuries, often associated with grace and intelligence.

Current Popularity

#55 for girls

in the United States (2025)

Projected 2026: #52, likely #43 to #61

↗Gaining popularity

Popularity over time

188019502020
Recent years · births per year

Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 4,182. How this is calculated

Yearly values
  • 2011: 4,732
  • 2012: 4,581
  • 2013: 3,753
  • 2014: 3,394
  • 2015: 2,953
  • 2016: 2,875
  • 2017: 2,837
  • 2018: 2,948
  • 2019: 3,186
  • 2020: 3,315
  • 2021: 3,331
  • 2022: 3,524
  • 2023: 3,592
  • 2024: 3,583
  • 2025: 3,984
  • 2026 (projected): 4,182

Good to Know

Common nicknames: Soph, Sophs, Fifi, Phie
  • •Easy to spell and pronounce in most languages
  • •Works well across cultures and borders
  • •Has a timeless quality that ages beautifully
  • •The 'ph' spelling distinguishes it from the more common Sophia

Famous People

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Sophie Turner

Actress

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Sophie Scholl

German anti-Nazi resistance fighter

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Sophie Germain

French mathematician

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Sophie Marceau

French actress

Statistics

138,577

Total births since 1880

2011

Peak year

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